NationStates Jolt Archive


Protesters Have Gone Too Far, Claim Police

Pelagoria
18-10-2007, 19:23
Hi would anyone tell me the what the consequences are for this issue?

The Issue
A group protesting against the Pelagoria government began a riot yesterday which resulted in the death of Mr. Benson, a police officer.

The Debate
"This is an outrage!" cries Police Chief Clint Chicago. "The people of Pelagoria just don't know how good they have it! Our nation is a gem compared to many others, but if you give an inch they will take a mile. I had to tell officer Benson's wife yesterday that their child will grow up without a father. Do I think public protests should be outlawed? You're damn right I do."
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"It all happened so fast," says Tobias Jones, one of the protesters. "The crowd was just chanting, you know... and then they tear gassed us. I saw one cop, this Mr. Benson, club a teenager right in the face! For what? Speaking his mind! That's when the crowd rushed him. I'm sorry he's dead, but the police think they have a right to do whatever they want - things get out of hand sometimes. I think the police department should keep out of the way when we're protesting - even if things do get... excited."
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"It's because protests get out of hand sometimes that we need a police presence," argues PC Randy Broadside eventually after singing the national anthem to you. "Even violent protestors have a right to feel safe on the streets. If that means we have to die to protect the innocent, then that means we have to die. I think protests should be restricted to a designated area where police can keep an eye on the protestors. Then everything can go nice and smoothly and no one will have to worry about being beaten to death."
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Ventongimps
18-10-2007, 19:35
Just do what you feel best, my dear.
I V Stalin
18-10-2007, 20:55
Logically the following would happen for each option...

1. Civil rights decrease (maybe political freedoms as well). Police funding probably goes up (in which case taxes are likely too as well).

2. Police funding probably goes down, so taxes might as well, and crime rates may go up.

3. Police funding probably up slightly, civil rights might decrease (bear in mind this option means that people can't just take to the streets willy-nilly).

...so it's highly unlikely that the above would happen. :p
Pelagoria
18-10-2007, 21:00
Thanks... Its just because last time I misunderstood one issue and it had consequences that I wasen't out to get.